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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1944
Page
5
The president recalled conversing with the vice president prior to Wallace's departure and said that only military operations in China were under discussion. He answered a direct question about politics with a smile, stating the focus remained on China military actions.
President Roosevelt indicated he favors Vice President Henry A. Wallace for a second term ticket. He avoided specifics about a fourth term, joking about sending reporters to China for the answer while Wallace is on a special mission there.
The Silver Cross circle Kings Daughters chose a slate for 25 members meeting at the Baptist Temple. Officiated by devotions led by Mrs. John Exline, nominees include vice president Mrs. H. Rus Warne secretary Mrs. Isaac Long assistant secretary Mrs. W. W. Wertz and board members Mrs. H. K. Fox and Mrs. Henry Lewis. The election is scheduled for June 27.
Virginia Madeline Jones wed Pfe Frank C. Warner on June 3 at Mrs. Bessie Moore's home in Fourth Ave. Rev. R. C. Cannon officiated. The bride wore a pale blue two piece dress with black patent accessories and red rose corsage. Attendants Ws. Moore and Mrs. Julian Griffith. The bride, Elkview High School graduate, attended Charleston School of Commerce and works for the West Virginia Merit System Council. Warner returned to Fr Pierce Fla. duties.
Women of the Moose Chapter No 337 host an open house at the lodge hall this evening. Membership chairman Mrs Effie Haddad will lead the program and initiate new members. New officers include Mrs W M Roberts senior regent Mrs Harvey Bary junior regent Mrs C Preston Cruey recorder Mrs Wallace Bias treasurer and Mrs Christine Christy chaplain.
Nazi occupied Europe vents as Vichy cabinet reshuffles to suppress unrest in France and German forces seize King Leopold of Belgium. Reports say Leopold transported to Germany amid fears of Allied advances, while Patriots fiercely attack German lines in France and prepare for liberation.
Belgian news agency reports railway workers have joined the spreading European underground resistance, sabotaging German transport despite threats to their lives and families.
A. M. Cramer of the Office of Distribution warns civilian canned vegetables will be 20 percent lower than last year with tomato juice most affected. War demand will push total canning needs 70 percent higher than the current year, requiring max effort from packers and greater home canning by households.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Nuckels daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Nuckels of Red Star married Howard F Amole MM1C USNR May 20 in Bethesda Maryland. The couple, both Oak Hill graduates, plan to reside in Norfolk after his naval assignment while she works for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone in Washington.
In a historic 13 year shift the House composition changed to 216 Democrats 212 Republicans and 4 minor party members with three vacancies. Rolla C. McMillen won the 19th district vacancy caused by the death of Republican William H. Wheat, leaving no Democrat seeking nomination.
Dr. D L Schreiver of 1208 Elmwood Ave reported a raincoat containing valuable papers stolen from an automobile parked at his residence. The papers were later found on Brooks Street and returned to Dr Schreiver.
Frank Smith Jr. 18 of Spring Hill sustained severe lacerations after his bicycle ran out of control and toppled an embankment on the West Side. He was hospitalized at Charleston General for treatment.
A list of permits issued for dwelling work including Dr Joseph Horsham alterations at 1827 Lewis St for 41 500 Eddie Dick iteration to dwelling at 1010 Lookout Rd for 9300 L Wilson addition to dwelling at 4008 Cottage Ave for 850 W A Williams repairs Highland Rd for 700 Bessie Larber enlarging garage 4328 Madison Ave 980 Ritter reroofing dwelling 1230 Frame Sh 975 R A Mubrich reroofing dwelling 1024 Rigby Ave 851 L A Wilson reroofing dwelling 882 Main Ave 8160 Fene Humphrears addition to dwelling 7 Mary St 975 E Young shooting dwelling 2813 Mover Ave 3220.
Allied air forces pounded German air bases in northern France and Munich area as heavy bombers targeted air fields and railroad bridges. In a second wave they struck two more fields north of Paris and disrupted rail links south of the invasion beachhead. Italian-based heavies supported the attack amid deteriorating weather and German fighter opposition.
Prince Filippo Andrea Doria Pamphili takes office as Rome's mayor at Campidoglio, after resisting Fascism under Mussolini. He thanks Pope Pius XII for Rome's sparing and vows to restore civil liberties while urging Romans to remember duty and responsibility with freedom.
W Russell Davis announced his resignation as administrator of the public assistance department DPA district 3 based in Parkersburg to take a position with American Viscose Corp. He leaves to begin a new role in industry.
W W C McDaniel, 63, of Chesapeake, died yesterday in a Charleston hospital. The body is at Fidler & Frame mortuary in Belle.
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